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Isis Hostel 2

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel in Cairo with free parking

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Located in Downtown Cairo, Isis Hostel 2 offers travelers continental breakfast and WiFi. Guests can socialize at the daily manager's reception, enjoy the arcade/game room, browse the library, or use express check-in/out. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., from Shamplion St., Cairo, 11111

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Talaat Harb Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 5 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mazeej Balad - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sip - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Poire Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Riche | ريش كافيه - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Isis Hostel 2

Family-friendly hostel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower, Isis Hostel 2 provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Isis Hostel 2 have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Select Comfort beds, down comforters, and day beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers
  • 21-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EGP 50 for adults and EGP 50 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EGP 50 for adults and EGP 50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 700 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 700 (up to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Isis 2 Cairo
Isis Hotel 2 Hostel
Isis Hotel 2 Hostel Cairo
Isis Hotel 2 Cairo
Isis Hotel 2
Isis Hostel 2 Cairo
Isis Hostel 2 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Isis Hostel 2 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Isis Hostel 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Isis Hostel 2?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Isis Hostel 2?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Isis Hostel 2 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EGP 700 per vehicle applies.

Where is Isis Hostel 2 located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this family-friendly Cairo hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Midan Talaat Harb, Tahrir Square, and Egyptian Museum. Alabaster Sphinx and Royal Chariots Museum are also within 10 minutes. Nasser Station is 9 minutes by foot and Sadat Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Isis Hostel 2 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aldert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
simple place with comfortable rooms, view was very impressive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location , Friendly staff and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
simple place with basic essentials, great location, and impressive view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfort and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, and comfortable with a decent breakfast—excellent value for money. Very kind and helpful staff, Will stay again when I next visit

10/10 Excellent

Romondo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was EXCELLENT AND FRIENDLY. The hotel is kept clean daily. They made me feel at home. This is my new go to spot when visiting Cairo
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was overall quite pleasant. The room was clean and had a comfortable bed and a great view. The staff was friendly and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Isis Hotel in Cairo offers a fantastic stay with exceptionally friendly staff. Its prime location, near major attractions like the Egyptian Museum, makes it ideal for exploring Cairo. The hotel is clean and tidy; highly recommended

8/10 Good

Bong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient hotel for short stays, the location was excellent, the staff was friendly, and they arranged a private car for me...

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has fantastic staff who make guests feel welcome and everything went perfectly.

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great at this hotel, including the amazing staff that is friendly and makes guests feel welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Levan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here! The beautiful, spacious rooms at the Isis Hotel are a perfect experience within walking distance of remarkable places such as Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. The area around the hotel is very active, in addition to having many restaurants and cafes. 
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable hotel with a fair budget. I had a good experience at the isis hotel, from easy check-in to check-out. It was a quick stay, but I really enjoyed it. 

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay. The staff was really helpful and courteous. The location of the hotel is great and close to everything. Regards
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good experience at the ISIS hotel. The location is very good, near the most popular places in downtown. The hotel has nice and friendly staff. A small hotel for a reasonable budget 
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I come here for one day after a long flight, and I really take a rest after this flight. The place is very good, and the rooms are clean, especially the staff, who are very friendly. I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaned daily, and the owner was really helpful and gave good information. Really well located, but not noisy. The bed is really comfy and good size.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the ISIS Hotel in Cairo are welcoming and attentive, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. The hotel’s location is highly convenient and very near a metro station I think It was a good experience

8/10 Good

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay with a caring professional staff. The location is also amazing, walking distance to the Egyptian Museum, and Tahrir Square. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay memorable, and a special thank you to Mr. Hamada for guiding us and giving us a lot of tips about where to go and what to eat.

8/10 Good

Yoshie

Liked: Staff & service
The view from the hotel was amazing. But It's the 15th floor. I'm not too sure the safety regarding of the event of fire.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, as it is close to so many sites in downtown. It is very clean, and the rooms are spacious and updated. The beds were very comfortable, and the staff was excellent. Breakfast was great. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in Cairo

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to late check-out, everything was perfect. Walking distance to the downtown Egyptian Museum and Nile. staff was friendly and helpful I recommend this place

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all, I had an excellent stay at the Isis Hotel; the amenities were excellent and the staff was very helpful. The room was excellent, spotless, and ideal.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody is very accommodating. They are super nice and friendly, with a lovely private room and bathroom The facilities were all clean and location was convenient to everything
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